1. It's all about opinions, viewpointand perspectiveThis
presentation is aimed at A level students andCollege and University
students between the agesof 18 and 25.It is not an advert but a
recruitmentcampaign to stimulate discussion,generateinterest, and
ultimately an attempt to attract morecultural, age and gender
diversity to themagistrates bench. After the first pic, a
shortdiscussion.Each picture should be studied thenmake a note of,
a. what you think about it,b. whatyou think your parents would make
of it and c.your grand parents
2. Discussion Group discussion about the first few
pictures,from which it will be evident that opinions aremany and
varied, there will be no censorship,all opinions are valid, and
once the thoughtprocess and discussion have generatedinterest, we
move on to discuss England'sracial and cultural diversity
3. Group discussion Discussion about England's cultural and
ethnicdiversity, Once this has been established andagreed on, Talk
about the magistracy ensues, IfEngland has such a cultural mix and
there areas many women as men why is this notreflected on the
magistrates bench? The laymagistrates were introduced as Justice
for thepeople, by the people, To have ones caseheard and judged by
ones peers,
4. If magistrates are to be a reflection of society why are60%
of them, middle class white, middle aged males? Don't take my word
for it,Go to www.gov.uk Click on become a magistrate. Click on who
are magistrates. Click on what magistrates do. Take in the
information, discuss it, think aboutit,
5. We need varietyMaybe you or someone you know has the
rightstuff, life has evolved, changed and moved onevery where else,
why not here.http://www.judiciary.gov.ukAll the information you
need
6. Advantages and disadvantages 26 half days off work Expenses
paid Loss of earningsallowance It would look great ona cv Your
voice is heard Your opinion counts None spring to mind Thank you
for yourtime